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techniques such as deep
relaxation, conscious sedation,
twilight sleep and laughing
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We always welcome new
patients!
You can easily make an
appointment by calling us at
215-DENTIST
or contact us through e-mail
at mail@215dentist.com.
Our office is located in west
Philadelphia with convenient
access from I-76 and I-95.
7215 W. Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142 |
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A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A bridge may be necessary to prevent:
- Shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease.
- Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.
There are 3 main types of bridges, namely:
- Fixed bridge- this is the most popular, and consists of a filler tooth that is attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place.
- The "Maryland" bridge is commonly used to replace missing front teeth and consists of a filler that is attached to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that matches existing tooth color.
- The Cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one side of the span. A typical 3 unit cantilever bridge consists of 2 crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space. The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into the missing tooth space or end.
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